And while he insists he is currently happy at the Bernabeu, he hinted he could leave if he does not get more game time.

Jose Mourinho's top five defensive targets for Manchester United

Sunday, 28th February 2016

JOSE MOURINHO is still widely expected to take over at Manchester United in the near future. According to Spanish publication Sport, he has a shortlist of five top defenders that he wants to bring to Old Trafford if he gets the job.

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Jose Mourinho is still expected to take over at Old Trafford soon - but who does he want to bring in?

“I would like to play every game”

Raphael Varane

"I would like to play every game," Varane told L'Equipe.

"The coach knows what I want, but it’s up to him to make the decisions.

"I’ve spent five years playing with the best and I’ve never lost heart. without strength of character it’s impossible to stay at Real Madrid.